This is one of the most underrated positions in any travel agency today.
To handle this position you must have most of the knowledge that a travel consultant has , and sometimes more !
You must have accounts knowledge , as well as what any principal ( airline ) wants on any given day. For that you can use electronic sites like TI ( Travel Info ) , but you must endeavor to keep up to date with all the changes that occur on a daily basis.
With the advent of more electronic STD’s this position has become more vital in any travel agency than ever before.
It certainly has not become a paperless world , in any case there is now more paper and more manual controls that this employee must handle.
It is now also a case of daily reconciliations and not only once a week with your weekly STF.
In a smaller travel agency this position is normally handled by a single employee , but in the bigger agencies more than one person normally handle this position.
If you are a perfectionist , love leaving last out of the office and love accounting and dealing with the principals directly ,( most of the time on a daily basis ) then this is the position for you.
Registrations now open for National Certificate in Travel course in Pretoria.
Call 012 – 460 3252 to find out how to register
Please note: space is limited so be sure to get your spot before everyone else
Accreditation number:
613/P/000111/2008
GTA is recognized by Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Education and Training Authority in accordance with the Department of Labour Guidelines, as an Institute of Occupational Excellence.
